Alabama vs. Tennessee Odds, Trends, Predictions for Week 7

Alabama Crimson Tide (6-0 SU, 4-2 ATS) and Tennessee Volunteers (5-1 SU and 4 -1 AET) are playing each other on Saturday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tenn.

Tennessee is hosting Alabama in Atlanta. The Crimson Tide is 15-0 against Tennessee since Nick Saban took over in 2007. This season, Tennessee has played well and has looked like it belongs in the same conference as Georgia and Alabama.

Alabama is not the same team without Bryce Young. They barely beat Texas A&M last week and struggled with Arkansas. Nick Saban is at his best when he's at the best.

The public and sharps are betting on Tennessee. About 65% of all tickets have come in on the Volunteers. The line has gone from -7.5 to - 7.

Alabama has injury concerns with Aaron Anderson, Bryce Young and Demouy Kennedy. Tennessee has injuries with Tyler Harrell and Deyry Kennedy out.

Jaylen McCollough is suspended. Miles Campbell, Warren Burrell, Cedric Tillman, William Mohan and LenNeth Whitehead are out.

Alabama has a good chance to win the game because of the quarterback situation. The wide receivers don't stand out this season. Alabama has openly embraced running the football with Jahmyr Gibbs. Tennessee's run defense ranks 11th in the nation. The easiest way for Alabama to beat Tennessee is to throw.

Tennessee is the leader in yards per game and second in points per games. The team is led by quarterback Hendon Hooker, who has thrown for 1,432 yards and ten touchdowns this season. Alabama has played well against the pass this year, but Texas A&M showed it's possible to move the ball on the Tide in Texas-A&m's near upset.

Alabama has covered in nine of the past ten trips to Knoxville. Tennessee has only gone 5-12 ATS in their past 17 games against a team with a winning record. Alabama has been better in October, covering in seven of its past nine October games.

Temperatures will be 75 degrees with south-southeast winds blowing at seven miles per hour.

Dan's pick to cover the spread is Alabama vs. Tennessee. If Bryce Young plays, Dan will go with Alabama. If not, he'll take Tennessee and the points.

Brian's 10-dollar NCAAF Wednesday Titanium Wager is a success.